Bar in Rome, Italy

Il Sorpasso

100Pearl Points

Wine-first pick

About Il Sorpasso

A strong Prati choice when the plan calls for wine, proper food, and an easy booking rather than a formal cocktail performance. Go earlier for conversation and a meal; skip it for Sunday plans or drinks-only groups chasing a louder scene.

In Rome, Il Sorpasso is a casual venue with late hours on its open days and confirmed Star Wine List recognition for 2026. The most reliable way to frame it is not around unverified menu details, pricing, seating, or neighborhood claims, but around the facts that are confirmed: it is in Rome, the dress code is casual, it is closed on Sunday, and it stays open until 1 AM Monday through Saturday.

For visitors comparing options, the Star Wine List recognition is the clearest trust signal available here. That makes Il Sorpasso a relevant name to consider when wine recognition matters in the plan, while still keeping expectations grounded: specific dishes, service format, prices, seating details, and takeout or delivery information are not verified in the available data.

Go for a casual Rome stop with late hours

Choose Il Sorpasso when the plan calls for a casual Rome venue with confirmed late opening hours rather than a place defined by a highly specific format. It is open from 9 AM to 1 AM Monday through Friday, from 9:30 AM to 1 AM on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday. That schedule makes it easier to consider for weekday and Saturday plans, but not for a Sunday itinerary.

The verified information does not support claims about exact price level, crowd profile, seating layout, or whether it is best for a date, a large group, or a quick stop. If those details matter, confirm directly before planning around them. If you are comparing it with other Rome options such as Jerry Thomas Speakeasy, Bar del Fico, Music Inn, Banana Republic Roma, or Antico Caffè Candia, treat Il Sorpasso as the Rome venue here with confirmed casual dress, late hours, and Star Wine List recognition.

Who should choose it among Rome options

Il Sorpasso is a sensible candidate for someone who wants a casual Rome stop and values the Star Wine List signal. Choose another venue if your plan depends on unverified specifics such as outdoor seating, a particular menu style, happy hour deals, a guaranteed group setup, or a confirmed lunch or dinner format.

The practical verdict: Il Sorpasso belongs on a Rome shortlist when late hours, casual dress, and wine recognition are enough to guide the decision. It is not a Sunday fallback, and the available verified data is too limited to promise more specific details. For wider planning around the city, use our full Rome bars guide, our full Rome restaurants guide, and our full Rome hotels guide to decide whether this should be the main stop or the supporting act in the night.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Il Sorpasso open late?

Yes. Il Sorpasso is open until 1 AM Monday through Saturday. It opens at 9 AM Monday through Friday, opens at 9:30 AM on Saturday, and is closed on Sunday.

Is Il Sorpasso good for groups?

The verified information does not confirm seating layout, private dining, or group capacity. If you are planning for a group, check directly before relying on it. For comparison planning in Rome, you may also look at Bar del Fico, Music Inn, Banana Republic Roma, Antico Caffè Candia, or Jerry Thomas Speakeasy.

Does Il Sorpasso have happy hour deals?

Happy hour deals are not confirmed in the verified information. The confirmed details are its Rome location, casual dress code, late hours Monday through Saturday, Sunday closure, and Star Wine List recognition for 2026.

Is Il Sorpasso good for a date?

The verified information does not confirm ambience, seating style, noise level, or date-night suitability. It may be worth considering if casual dress, Rome location, late hours, and wine recognition fit your plan, but confirm any experience-specific details directly.

Is the food good at Il Sorpasso?

The verified information does not include cuisine, dishes, menu format, or pricing, so it is not possible to make a specific claim about the food. The confirmed recognition is Star Wine List 2026, which is relevant for wine-focused planning.

What's the crowd like at Il Sorpasso?

The verified information does not confirm the crowd profile. What is confirmed is that Il Sorpasso is in Rome, has a casual dress code, is open late Monday through Saturday, is closed Sunday, and has Star Wine List recognition for 2026.

Does Il Sorpasso have outdoor seating?

Outdoor seating is not confirmed in the verified information. Do not plan around a terrace or outdoor tables unless you confirm directly with the venue.

Location

Via Properzio, 31/33, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

Rome, Italy

Compare Il Sorpasso

Where It Fits in Rome

Compared with Jerry Thomas Speakeasy, Il Sorpasso is less about ceremony and more about flexibility. Compared with Bar del Fico, it is less scene-driven and better suited to a wine-and-food decision.

Music Inn and Banana Republic Roma are more useful when the night is centered on atmosphere. Antico Caffè Candia works for a simpler café-bar stop, while Il Sorpasso is the stronger call when the food order matters.

If You Can't Get In

For a cocktail-led substitute, choose Jerry Thomas Speakeasy instead, especially if the group wants the bar itself to be the main event.

For an easier social alternative, try Bar del Fico. It is the better fallback when the plan is more about the room and the area than a serious food-and-wine stop.

How It Compares

Il Sorpasso is the better pick when food and wine need to carry the night. Jerry Thomas Speakeasy is stronger for a cocktail-focused plan, but it asks more from the booking and occasion. If the group wants a lower-friction evening with a meal attached, Il Sorpasso is easier to justify.

Bar del Fico is the more social, piazza-minded choice, while Music Inn and Banana Republic Roma make more sense when the room's energy matters more than the table. For a simpler café-bar stop near the Vatican side, Antico Caffè Candia is easier to slot into a daytime plan.

Value depends on the mission: choose Il Sorpasso when paying for a fuller food-and-wine experience feels right, not when the group is optimizing for cheap drinks or a fast round. Among these peers, it is the safer recommendation for a date or small group that wants a meal-adjacent bar night without the formality of a destination reservation.